 First Arab to finally receive Israeli honor as Holocaust heroYad Vashem posthumously honors Egyptian doctor with Righteous Among the Nations medal in Berlin ceremony. BDS tailwindCulture Minister slams film misrepresenting IDF, says Israel should not fund films which aid its enemies. Graphic novel based on Anne Frank's diary unveiled in FranceIsraeli director Ari Folman unveils 1st authorized Anne Frank graphic novel. 'There's no reason all the film shoots have to be in Tel Aviv'Samaria Council spearheading efforts to bring film and TV shoots to Samaria. Lebanon works to ban 'Wonder Woman' because actress is IsraeliLebanese ministry requests general-security administration ban film starring Gal Gadot, cancel Wednesday screening. New film explores Jewish life in Ukraine through musicILTV speaks with Israeli composer and mathematician Dr. Baruch Berliner about the new film, 'Tikva'. Pre-WW2 film which foresaw expulsion of Jews to be restoredSegments of pre-World War II Austrian film that foresaw the expulsion of Jews will be restored thanks to crowd-funding campaign. Austrian film registry races to preserve early anti-Nazi filmExperts race to keep from losing "The City Without Jews" again - this time from decay. Natalie Portman had to learn to talk like an Israeli“She needed superpowers to do this all together...if Natalie had stayed in Israel another year, she would have sounded like a sabra.” Watch: Iran - Billions for Terror?Short film exposes Iran's direct involvement with Hamas - and what the nuclear deal practically means for Israel. Richard Gere Meets with Professors at Hebrew UniversityGere shot several scenes at Mount Scopus for a new film; he later met with professors in Jerusalem to discuss humanitarian work. And Now, Israel's Leftist Filmmakers Take Aim at 6 Day WarLeftist 'documentaries' have tried to portray the IDF as 'inhumane' for years. A new film presents 'guilt' from 1967 war of survival. Egypt: Exodus Film Presents a 'Racist' Image of JewsEgypt’s Culture Ministry justifies ban of biblical epic because the movie presents Jews as rebels, instead of as 'weak and oppressed.'Egypt Bans 'Zionist' and 'Inaccurate' Film on ExodusEgypt bans Hollywood film based on the book of Exodus because of "historical inaccuracies". 'Weinstein Has Damaged IDF Soldiers' Reputations'Bereaved families protest against AG's refusal to file indictment against Muhammad Bakri, filmmaker of libelous film 'Jenin, Jenin.' Israeli Filmmaker Wins Silver in Student Oscar CompetitionTel Aviv University student's film on choices between family, career wins prestigious prize from the organization behind Academy Awards. Documentary Focuses on Moroccan JewryFrench-Moroccan director examines Muslim-Jewish unity in Morocco, to great acclaim - and controversy. 'Settlements' Coming To Tel Aviv TheatersA screening of Ariel University films this Wednesday features real-life story of young 'hilltop' family. Jewish Home's New Film: 'American Bluff'In response to surreal US security proposals for Jordan Valley, Jewish Home's secular branch releases parody trailer. From Hungarian Neo-Nazi to Orthodox JewUpcoming documentary focuses on the life story of Csanad Szegedi, the Far Right Jobbik politician who discovered his Jewish roots. Spaniards to Play Jewish Slaves in Upcoming Film 'Exodus'Due to the rise of unemployment in Spain, thousands attended a casting call to play Jewish slaves in the new Biblical epic "Exodus." Irish Filmmaker: Jews are Own Worst EnemiesNicky Larkin spoke at a pro-Israel rally in Sweden and offered fascinating insights about Israel and the Jews. Lebanese Director: Arab League Trying to Ban My FilmLebanese director whose film was banned in his home country because it was made in Israel, points accusing finger at the Arab League. Egypt Bans Film About Local Jewish CommunityEgyptian security services have banned a film about the Jews of Egypt on the eve of its scheduled release. Berlin Film Festival Prize Winner Denies Israel's Right to ExistDanish-Palestinian film director provoked controversy after publicly questioning Israel's legitimacy and right to exist. Iran Slams 'Illegal' Berlin Film Festival DirectorIran protested against the awarding of a Silver Bear to Jafar Panahi for the best screenplay at the 63rd Berlin film festival. Jewish Film Broadcast into Iran on Eve of Holocaust Memorial DayFor first time ever, Simon Wiesenthal Center's Academy Award-winning Holocaust documentary has been broadcast to Iran with Farsi subtitles. Iran Plans Response to 'Argo' FilmThe Iranian government is planning to finance a film that it says will correct the historical inaccuracies of the movie "Argo." Filmmaker: I Do Not Represent IsraelDirector of Oscar-nominated anti-Israel film says the film is only “technically” Israeli, hopes film wins so “world will see reality.” One Year Later: Hamas Airs Film Detailing Shalit's KidnappingHamas marks the one year anniversary of 1,027 freed terrorists by airing film depicting Shalit's capture Film About Egyptian Jews Stirs 'Normalization' Uproar in CairoAn Egyptian film documenting Jewish life in Egypt prior to the 1950s has stirred controversy after it was screened at film festival in Cairo Second Bounty Offer on Anti-Islam FilmmakerAnother prominent Pakistani has offered a six-figure monetary reward to anyone who kills the producer of “Innocence of Muslims.” Pakistani FM Thanks Clinton for Denouncing Anti-Islam FilmPakistan's foreign minister on Friday thanked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criticizing the anti-Islam film. Jewish Filmmaker Makes the Past Come to LifeWhy is a retired lawyer traipsing around trails and talking about Holocaust survivors? If it's Ethan Bensinger, he's promoting his new film. Israeli Filmmaker in Hiding After Film Sparks Deadly ProtestsA filmmaker went into hiding after his movie, which provides a negative view of Islam, sparked protests against U.S. diplomatic missions. 'X-Men' Star Arrives in Israel to Film New Heist ComedyBritish actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, arrived in Israel to star in film by Reshef Levy. Woody Allen Urged to Film Next Movie in IsraelActress Noa Tishby to Woody Allen: "Don't worry, we're gonna bring you home." Egypt Bans Film 'Promoting' Normalization of Ties with IsraelEgypt has ceased the production of a film for allegedly promoting the normalization of relations with Israel. 'The Anti-Semite' Banned from Cannes Film FestivalThe Cannes film festival has cancelled the screening of a new film, titled “The Anti-Semite,” by controversial French comedian Dieudonne. Debut of New Film, 'Follow Me', Recounts Story of Yoni NetanyahuA new documentary about the iconic and heroic Jewish figure, Yonatan Netanyahu, is making its theatrical premiere in Washington, D.C. 'The Kibbutz Experiment': Making the Desert BloomA new documentary examines the contributions, accomplishments, trials and tribulations of the pioneer movement. Israeli Film Wins at Buenos Aires Film FestivalIsraeli drama “Policeman” topped the international competition at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival. New Film Documenting Triumph of State of IsraelA new documentary, hosted by former Harvard lecturer Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, examines the accomplishments, fortitude of modern state of Israel. |
